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A compound X with molecular formula `C_3H_8O` can be oxidised to a compound Y with the molecular formula `C_2H_4O_2`. The compound X is likely to be

A

1-propanol

B

2-propanol

C

ethanol

D

butan-1-ol

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The correct Answer is:
B
In the conversion , `C_3H_8O to C_2H_4O_2,` since number of C - atoms decreases by 1 , X is ` 2^(@)` alcohol.
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